1 Chronicles 16:31
New International Version
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”

New Living Translation
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice! Tell all the nations, “The LORD reigns!”

English Standard Version
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!”

Berean Standard Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

King James Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

New King James Version
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”

New American Standard Bible
Let the heavens be joyful, and the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”

NASB 1995
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”

NASB 1977
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.”

Amplified Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns.”

Christian Standard Bible
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD is King!”

American Standard Version
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations, Jehovah reigneth.

Contemporary English Version
Tell the heavens and the earth to be glad and celebrate! And announce to the nations, "The LORD is King!"

English Revised Version
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let them say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. Say to the nations, 'The LORD rules as king!'

Good News Translation
Be glad, earth and sky! Tell the nations that the LORD is king.

International Standard Version
Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad! Say to the nations, "The LORD reigns!"

Majority Standard Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’

NET Bible
Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be happy! Let the nations say, 'The LORD reigns!'

New Heart English Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns."

Webster's Bible Translation
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

World English Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! Let them say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The heavens rejoice, and the earth is glad, "" And they say among nations, YHWH has reigned!

Young's Literal Translation
Also, established is the world, It is not moved! The heavens rejoice, and the earth is glad, And they say among nations: Jehovah hath reigned.

Smith's Literal Translation
The heavens shall rejoice, and the earth shall exult: and they shall say among the nations, Jehovah reigned:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad: and let them say among the nations: The Lord hath reigned.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth exult. And let them say among the nations, ‘The Lord has reigned.’

New American Bible
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let them say among the nations: The LORD is king.

New Revised Standard Version
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD is king!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigns.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The Heavens will rejoice and the Earth will sing, and they will say among the nations: ‘LORD JEHOVAH reigns!’
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; And let them say among the nations: 'The LORD reigneth.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth exult; and let them say among the nations, The Lord reigns.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Psalm of Thanksgiving
30tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. 31Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ 32Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them.…

Cross References
Psalm 96:11-13
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. / Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.

Psalm 97:1
The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the distant shores be glad.

Psalm 98:4-9
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. ...

Isaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.

Isaiah 52:9
Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.

Isaiah 55:12
You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Psalm 67:4
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

Psalm 93:1
The LORD reigns! He is robed in majesty; the LORD has clothed and armed Himself with strength. The world indeed is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

Psalm 99:1
The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!

Revelation 19:6
And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.

Revelation 11:15
Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.”

Revelation 12:10
And I heard a loud voice in heaven saying: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down—he who accuses them day and night before our God.

Revelation 19:1
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!

Romans 15:10-11
Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.


Treasury of Scripture

Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigns.

Let the heavens

Psalm 19:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Psalm 89:5
And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

Psalm 148:1-4
Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights…

let the earth

Psalm 97:1
The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.

Psalm 98:4
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

The Lord

Psalm 93:1,2
The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved…

Psalm 96:10
Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

Psalm 99:1
The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

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Let the heavens be glad
The phrase "Let the heavens be glad" calls upon the celestial realm to express joy. In Hebrew, the word for "heavens" is "שָׁמַיִם" (shamayim), which often signifies not only the physical sky but also the spiritual realm where God dwells. This invocation for the heavens to be glad reflects the cosmic scope of God's reign, emphasizing that His sovereignty is recognized not just on earth but throughout the universe. The joy of the heavens signifies the harmony and order that God's rule brings to all creation.

and the earth rejoice
The earth, in Hebrew "אֶרֶץ" (eretz), is called to rejoice, symbolizing the physical world and its inhabitants. This rejoicing is a response to the recognition of God's kingship. Historically, the earth's rejoicing can be seen in the context of Israel's history, where God's interventions brought deliverance and blessings. The earth's joy is a testament to the peace and prosperity that flow from divine governance, reminding believers of the ultimate restoration and renewal promised in God's kingdom.

Let them say among the nations
The phrase "Let them say among the nations" emphasizes the universal proclamation of God's reign. The Hebrew word for "nations" is "גּוֹיִם" (goyim), often referring to the Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. This call to declare God's sovereignty among the nations highlights the inclusivity of God's kingdom, foreshadowing the Great Commission where the gospel is to be preached to all nations. It underscores the missionary aspect of Israel's faith, inviting all peoples to acknowledge and worship the one true God.

'The LORD reigns!'
The declaration "The LORD reigns!" is a powerful affirmation of God's supreme authority. The name "LORD" in Hebrew is "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the covenant name of God, signifying His eternal and unchanging nature. The verb "reigns" conveys the idea of active, ongoing rule. This proclamation is central to the biblical narrative, affirming that despite human rebellion and the presence of evil, God remains sovereign over all creation. It is a call to trust in God's ultimate plan and purpose, offering hope and assurance to believers that God's justice and righteousness will prevail.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let the heavens
הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙ (haš·šā·ma·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

be glad,
יִשְׂמְח֤וּ (yiś·mə·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry

and the earth
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

rejoice;
וְתָגֵ֣ל (wə·ṯā·ḡêl)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear

let them say
וְיֹאמְר֥וּ (wə·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

among the nations,
בַגּוֹיִ֖ם (ḇag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

‘The LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

reigns!’
מָלָֽךְ׃ (mā·lāḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel


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